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Visual Source: The Greatest Cathedral in
Byzantium
Otooman Turks captured Constantinople in 1453 and renamed it Istanbul. They
converted the great cathedral to a mosque and copied this kind of design in other
mosque buildings (such as the great Blue Mosqu

Chapter 17 Reading
Read Chapter 16/17: The Foundations of Christian Society in Western Europe
Identify:
Clovis
Clovis was the strong leader of the Franks who lead massive campaigns in
Europe, creating a name for the Franks as a power in the west.
The Caro

Rise of the Mongols
Using the two provided documents:
Rise of the Mongols
The Mongol Empire Takes Shape
After reading the two document collections, write an essay in response to the
following prompt:
The Mongol empire sought to establish unity over a vast

Chapter 8 Reading "The Unification of China"
Read Chapter 8 "The Unification of China" pages 180 - 203
Answer the following:
1. Why does your book call Qin Shihuangdi "one of the most important figures
in Chinese history"?
Qin Shihuangdi was the first Emp

Chapter 9 Reading
Read pages 206 - 228 "State, Society, and the Quest for salvation in India"
Identify the following:
1. Chandragupta Maurya
Lived circa the 4th century BCE, founded the Mauryan Empire which he
conquered from Bacteria to the Deccan Plateau

Chapter 10 "Mediterranean Society: The Greek
Phase"
As always when reading be sure to take notes on what is being addressed.
(these notes are for you alone I do not need them submitted)
Identify the following:
1. Minoan society
The Minoan society was the

Chapter 11 Reading
Read Chapter 11: Pages 259 - 282
Take notes as always.
Identify the following:
1. Patricians
The patricians were an elite class that was determined by birth who served as
consuls and members of the Senate. They often acted upon their ow

Chapter 13/14 Reading: The Expansive Realm of
Islam
Read Chapter 13/14 (pages 345 - 371)
Take notes as always.
Answer the following:
1. How did Muhammad's background influence his beliefs and the early
development of Islam?
As a child, Muhammad lost both